1. presented or described with exaggerated emotion or importance; made to seem more dramatic or serious than it actually is

1. past tense and past participle of overdramatize; to present or perform something with excessive drama or emotional intensity

Examples

• The news report overdramatized the minor incident, making it sound like a major disaster.
• She overdramatized her reaction to losing the game, falling to the floor in mock despair.
• Critics said the film overdramatized historical events for entertainment value.
• He overdramatized his illness to get out of work.
• The media overdramatized the celebrity's comments, turning a casual remark into a scandal.
• Don't overdramatize the situation; it's really not that bad.
• The actor overdramatized every line, making the scene feel unnatural.